Herbed Brie in Pastry is a simple but elegant French starter that can be a starter or dipper. Serve with crusty bread and dip away. It is lovely when warm rather than hot and ideal for sharing with a loved one. This vegetarian dish is also an ideal main dish.

Herbed Brie in Pastry

One of my favourite starter. The soft Brie flavoured with herbs and soft baked. What s not to like?

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Course: Main Dish, Starter

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Cheese, Eggs, Pastry, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: people

Calories: 424kcal

Ingredients

20 oz brie cheese ripe
10 oz puff pastry all butter
2 large shallots finely chopped
1 tbsp chives finely chopped
1 large eggs beaten
1 tbsp tarragon finely chopped
1 tbsp dry white wine
pepper to taste

Instructions

Cut off and discard the top rind of the Brie.
20 oz brie cheese
Combine the shallots, herbs, wine, and pepper in a small bowl and press firmly over the top of the cheese.
2 large shallots, 1 tbsp chives, 1 tbsp dry white wine, pepper, 1 tbsp tarragon
Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to make a 10-inch (25 cm) square.
10 oz puff pastry
Place the pastry over the cheese and fold it under the cheese to enclose it completely.
Turn the cheese over and press the pastry seams together.
Turn right side up and brush with the beaten egg.
1 large eggs
Bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.